Concave transfer plate

Abstract

In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a concave which has axially extending members and circumferentially extending members. With the round axially extending, members elevated, causing the crop to roll and break apart and a concave drop plate that serves as a reservoir to allowing much more even feeding of material across the entire width of the concave. The concave transfer plate allows a more efficient and complete separation process while reducing engine horsepower requirements, thus fuel consumption.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A concave transfer plate for spreading out and evening of material flow through the concave for the purpose of increasing harvest speed, quality and reducing energy requirements, comprising:
 means for creating a reservoir for excess crop material to even the flow through the thrashing system.   
     
     
         2 . The concave transfer plate in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for creating a reservoir for excess crop material to even the flow through the thrashing system comprises a recessed, structurally sound material, flat, 2″ or greater minimum width, 6″ or less maximum width transfer plate. 
     
     
         3 . A concave transfer plate for spreading out and evening of material flow through the concave for the purpose of increasing harvest speed, quality and reducing energy requirements, comprising:
 a recessed, structurally sound material, flat, 2″ or greater minimum width, 6″ or less maximum width transfer plate, for creating a reservoir for excess crop material to even the flow through the thrashing system.   
     
     
         4 . A concave transfer plate for spreading out and evening of material flow through the concave for the purpose of increasing harvest speed, quality and reducing energy requirements, comprising:
 a recessed, structurally sound material, flat, 2″ or greater minimum width, 6″ or less maximum width transfer plate, for creating a reservoir for excess crop material to even the flow through the thrashing system.